A MOLD schoolboy will step out at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday as mascot for Wrexham FC at the LDV Vans Trophy final against Southend.

Gregory Barber, 11, a pupil of Bryn Gwalia Primary School, is over the moon after his name was picked out of a hat to represent the Dragons in what will be their first major cup final in the club's 133-year history.

Gregory, of Bedford Way, entered the raffle after completing a football skills course with Wrexham Football Club at school.

The youngsters who took part were automatically put into the draw.

Gregory, whose favourite player is Juan Ugarte, will be joined by mum Julie and dad Andy in Cardiff on Sunday.

Part of his mascot duties will involve carrying the Reds' banner and exchanging it with a mascot for Southend.

He said: 'I was really surprised that I won and I'm very excited, it's going to be brilliant.

'I haven't told many mates yet because it's school holidays but I reckon they will think it's cool.'